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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.96, 9,789.49 and 2,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.96, 9,789.49 and 2,084.25 is: 3,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.96 : 9,789.49 = 2,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.96/9,789.49 = 2,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.96x = 9,789.49 × 2,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.96x = 20,403,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403,783.85/6,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.56

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